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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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